Biddlecomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Biddlecomb

What does the name Biddlecomb mean?

The Biddlecomb name has descended through the generations from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name comes from having lived in Bittiscombe, in Somerset. The placename was first recorded in 1180 in the form Bitelescumba, and experts theorize that it is derived from the Old English personal name Bitel and the word cumb, which means valley. Thus the surname Biddlecomb literally means the dweller at Bitta's valley.

Early Origins of the Biddlecomb family

The surname Biddlecomb was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Biddlecomb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Biddlecomb research. Another 251 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1273, 1500, 1576, 1747, 1750, 1807 and 1878 are included under the topic Early Biddlecomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Biddlecomb Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Biddlecomb has undergone many spelling variations, including Biddlecombe, Bittiscumbe, Bittiscombe, Bitelescumbe, Biteliscombe, Biddelcombe, Biddalcomb and many more.

Early Notables of the Biddlecomb family

Sir George Biddlecombe (1807-1878), an accomplished captain in the Royal navy and a noted 19th century author on naval tactics

Biddlecomb migration to Australia +

Biddlecomb Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. George Biddlecomb, English convict who was convicted in Southampton, Hampshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Bardaster" on 7th September 1835, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1

The Biddlecomb Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Non Omnis Moriam
Motto Translation: Not all memory

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bardaster